Two of Studio Potter's contributors have collaborated on an (another!) ambitious project as activist-potters.  Ayumi Horie offers the following synopsis of her and Nick Moen's project:   The Democratic Cup is a fundraising campaign for progressive causes through the sale of limited-edition… Read More

I was honored to attend the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) Congress in Barcelona, Spain, September 12-16, 2016, as a newly elected member of the organization in 2015. The IAC has over 600 members from fifty-five countries. The congress theme was "Ceramics in Architecture and Public Space… Read More

Here's what's on for October (whoa, there is a lot!): October 1: Mudflat Pottery Studio in Somerville, MA is having their annual gala: Hats Off to Mudflat!  The event includes an online auction, happening now and including many area potters, including a piece by SP editor Elenor Wilson, SP board… Read More

The apprenticeship model is a time honored tradition in the clay world. Many look to the apprentices of Cardew, and Leach and Hamada as torch bearers. It’s easy to romanticize this ancient method of transferring knowledge and skill: the aging master in the twilight of his career and his devoted,… Read More

In the next couple months there are some great things happening in our community. Here's what's on: 9-11 Sept. | American Pottery Festival Northern Clay Center announces American Pottery Festival 2016, their 18th annual fundraising benefit and celebration of the art of the pot. More info … Read More

Studio Potter is having its first ever site-wide sale! Here's the deals: All available print back issues are 40% off. All shop items except partner discounted memberships (Artaxis and American Craft) are 20% off, and an additional 20% for members. All Pots-for-Membership are 20% off.  Learn more… Read More

This summer Studio Potter has been working with Artaxis to develop more channels of exposure for our non-profit organizations and highlight SP authors' and Artaxis members’ contributions to the field. We are excited to be expanding our partnership with Artaxis to strengthen the dialogues within our… Read More

We are so excited to announce the launch of our Summer/Fall 2016 issue! In this issue, nineteen authors explore function and architecture through myriad lenses. The print version includes these articles on heavy matte paper, with a beautiful cover featuring architectural drawings by Jonathan… Read More

We (myself, designer Zoe Pappenheimer, and our proofreaders) have been working our tails off putting the final touches on the upcoming print issue.  We are excited to send the files off to the printer today, which means that barring any hurricanes on the East Coast, you'll be reading (devouring?)… Read More

Karen Karnes died on July 12th, 2016. We lovingly send our condolences to her partner, Ann Stannard, and her dearest friends, family, students, fellow potters, and admirers. In her 91 years, she profoundly influenced much of (and, I would say, all of) the ceramics, crafts, and art communities… Read More